The Departments of Agriculture (DA) and of Science and Technology (DOST) are teaming up with various groups to better educate farmers and fisherfolk on the new farm-related technologies via the Internet.
These two departments have launched with a group of state universities and colleges (SUCs) and nongovernment organizations (NGOs) the electronic-Learning Program for Agriculture and Fisheries.
It is aimed to modernize agricultural extension works by harnessing the digital revolution to bring new information and technologies closer to rural communities.
According to DA Secretary Arthur Yap, the program is one of the components of the Comprehensive Agriculture and Fisheries Integrated Management System (CAFIAMS), a program to allow small farmers, fisherfolk and agribusiness entrepreneurs through a DA-run electronic database system for information on new technologies to help them boost yields, optimize profits and eventually engage in online trading or marketing of their produce.
He explained that the e-Extension Program aims to institutionalize the e-Extension system of the agriculture and fisheries sector; integrate and harmonize agriculture and fisheries e-Extension initiatives of various institutions; and empower the stakeholders in agriculture and fisheries on the value of e-Extension services.
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